Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Growth performance of Rhizophora mucronata in field and laboratory conditions

Volume 34 Issue 1&2

P. K. Kulkarni and L. J. Bhosale

Abstract

Large scale mangrove plantations are undertaken for the west coast of Maharashtra State in India. The attempts are being made for the first time and base line data for successful afforestation programme is not available. Therefore, to generate necessary scientific data, present study was undertaken. The species used is Rhizophora mucronata. It is found that the survival percentage is more under fresh water conditions. However, the growth measured in terms of height is more under field conditions. This is attributed to the altitudinal difference. However, survival/mortality is a direct effect of salinity.

Date : 31-10-1992

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